Industry Veterans Launch Core Real Estate Group in Rochester

Rochester, MN – Core Real Estate Group, a new Rochester-based commercial real estate firm, opened for business earlier this month.

Core was co-founded by two veterans of the local commercial real estate market, Chad Behnken and Chris Terry. The new firm offers a comprehensive suite of commercial real estate services including development, investment, sales, and leasing.  Medium shot of a person smiling

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Behnken and Terry previously held key positions at a different Rochester-based commercial real estate firm. Their decision to venture out on their own was driven by their shared passion for the industry, their entrepreneurial drive and their desire for the agility and flexibility that are the hallmarks of a smaller business.

“We are incredibly excited to embark on this new chapter, which will be full of fresh opportunities and challenges,” said Chad Behnken, Co-Founder and Principal of Core Real Estate Group. “The foundation of our new business is our strong, lasting relationships with our investors and clients. Helping them achieve their real estate goals is our top priority and biggest source of professional fulfillment.”  A person in a suit

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Added Co-founder and Principal Chris Terry: “Core Real Estate Group’s motto is ‘Unlocking opportunities, building success’ and that’s what drives us. With our exceptional service, market expertise and focus on long-term relationships, we are positioned to be true advisors and partners to our clients.”

Core Real Estate Group is distinguished by its boutique size, allowing for highly personalized attention to each client and concept-through-completion involvement in real estate projects. The firm is also noteworthy for both Behnken’s and

Terry’s extensive backgrounds in banking and finance, which translates to deep knowledge of loan processes and project financing options.

Besides Behnken and Terry, the Core team will include Office Manager Sammie Davis and Associate Tyler Cain.

About Core Real Estate Group.  Core Real Estate Group offers a comprehensive suite of commercial real estate services including development, investment, sales, and leasing. The firm is based in Rochester, MN and serves clients throughout the Upper Midwest. Core strives to partner with clients in achieving their real estate goals through exceptional service, expertise, and long-term relationships built on trust and integrity. For more information, please visit www.coreregrp.com.

Please contact Sammie Davis, [email protected] or 507-850-3023 to coordinate a media interview with Chad or Chris.